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Dialog Axiata

Dialog Axiata PLC, a leading telecommunications provider in Sri Lanka, is headquartered in Colombo (LK) and operates extensively across the island. Founded in 1997, Dialog has established itself as a pioneer in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services including mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and digital television. With a commitment to innovation, Dialog Axiata has introduced unique products such as 4G LTE and mobile financial services, setting benchmarks in connectivity and customer experience. The company has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its extensive network coverage and high-quality service delivery. Notable achievements include being the first operator to launch 3G and 4G services in Sri Lanka, solidifying its reputation as a frontrunner in the digital landscape.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Dialog Axiata's score of 67 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dialog Axiata's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dialog Axiata reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,877,330 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,107,380 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 17,632,040 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (about 1,097,660 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 5,041,150 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (around 11,401,670 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company’s emissions were slightly higher, totalling about 29,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,348,880 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 139,108,080 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 19,121,870 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable focus on tracking and managing emissions across all scopes. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Dialog Axiata has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
5,275,260
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Scope 2
126,009,210
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000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
16,318,580
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dialog Axiata's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dialog Axiata is in LK, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dialog Axiata is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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